| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $18.48 | 8.461% | $20.0436 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 11.448% | $54.264 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.67 | 8.530% | $62.5893 | $62.59 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.37 | 11.173% | $166.0591 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.44 | 4.214% | $15.0485 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.46 | 9.806% | $75.1732 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 8.614% | $149.2682 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.54 | $542.4459 | $542.44 | $542.40 | $542.50 | |